Quinag, a superb complex mountain, on an unforgettable day

[The Rodmiester]

The main day walking had arrived and all Walkhighlanders were heading off to their chosen hills in the wonderful setting of Assynt and some further afield. We six Weaselmaster, Sick Kid, Jelena, Fife Flyer, PeteR and myself had targeted the three Corbett Complex of Quinag. A couple of miles past our base at Inchnadamph we took the A894 and parked up at the large car park opposite Quinag and headed off at 0925hrs

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Our Base at Inchnadamph Bunkhouse

Starting off on a fairly new looking path

Soon you come to a small cairn which identifies where you walk South West towards the base of Spidean Coinich. It soon becomes much rockier and a fair bit of rock hopping is required, but in general underfoot conditions are very dry

Looking South over Loch Assynt

Looking South over Loch Assynt

Looking towards the summit

On the summit of Spidean Coinich

Loch Assynt from the summit

Along and down the summit ridge

Lochan Bealach Cornaidh

Looking ahead with the clag gradually lifting

The second Corbett Sail Gorm away in the distance

Although not feeling 100% Weaselmaster, not about to give up! Still a long way to go

Summit views

Playtime

More play

Ridge view

Ridge view

Meeting up with Fife Flyer, Jelena and PeteR on our way back from the second Corbett

Others were to have fun on this later on in the day

Ptarmigan the only time we saw any wildlife all day

Alison on top of the last and third and highest Corbett Sail Gharbh

Nearly back at the starting point in six hours after starting off

Words cannot really describe the day, a wonderful hillwalking experience with fabulous views all around in great company, what more can anyone ask for! Just thought I'd finish off with the evening sun setting on Loch Assynt from the Bunkhouse Base, or in my case tent, fabulous day!

[scoob999]

Nice one Rod

Good to meet you briefly on the hill, hopefully get a walk with you soon

[The Rodmiester]

Nice one Rod

Good to meet you briefly on the hill, hopefully get a walk with you soon

I look forward to that Stuart!

[rockhopper]

That looked very enjoyable - have holidayed often up here in the dim and distant but have yet to get to the corbetts - really must remedy that - cheers

[The Rodmiester]

That looked very enjoyable - have holidayed often up here in the dim and distant but have yet to get to the corbetts - really must remedy that - cheers

I can highly recommend that rockhopper, it's a must, they are absolutely fabulous! I'd like to go back tomorrow!

[basscadet]

Aye, was a brilliant day.. really good meet.

We missed the ptarmigan though.. You must of scared them off

Braw to have a banter with you again on Saturday

[The Rodmiester]

Aye, was a brilliant day.. really good meet.

We missed the ptarmigan though.. You must of scared them off

Braw to have a banter with you again on Saturday

Aye it was, I see that you had a wee tumble on the second Corbett as well, how's the knee? I had my hand checked out, but nothing broken, just badly bruised and swollen, these were some gusts of wind though! Funny how it was only on that one ridge that it really hit you, and hit you hard in my and your case, so to speak!

[BlackPanther]

Aaah.. I've been waiting for this, to see how you managed the "triplets of Assynt". They are great fun, aren't they? I had one of the best days on the hills on Quinag. Hard work climbing over all these lumps, bumps and minor tops, but sooo rewarding I'm glad you enjoyed it, folks.

[The Rodmiester]

Aaah.. I've been waiting for this, to see how you managed the "triplets of Assynt". They are great fun, aren't they? I had one of the best days on the hills on Quinag. Hard work climbing over all these lumps, bumps and minor tops, but sooo rewarding I'm glad you enjoyed it, folks.

I agree, one of my best days on a remarkable hill, with great company and weather to boot, apart from the strong cross wind on the second Corbett, FANTASTIC!

[Johnny Corbett]

Great stuff Rod, a superb walk which even the strong winds couldn't spoil although they tried hard to.

[basscadet]

Och the knee is better thanks.. Was a bonny jaundice yellow this morning, but no pain, and I'm up for zumba tonight

[trekker53]

Good report there Rod,
A great day out even with that fierce cross wind.
We caught up with the second group but you were just a bit to quick. Obviously the earlier start helps.
Nice meeting up with you again.

[The Rodmiester]

Good report there Rod,
A great day out even with that fierce cross wind.
We caught up with the second group but you were just a bit to quick. Obviously the earlier start helps.
Nice meeting up with you again.

Thanks for that Charlie, three brilliant days, it was just great not to get waterlogged hills for a change The clag lifted each time we summited, nice one, good timing! Your a film star now!

[David-Main]

Nice report Rod
As you and many others say, it was a fantastic weekend in fantastic surroundings
See you again sometime

[The Rodmiester]

Nice report Rod
As you and many others say, it was a fantastic weekend in fantastic surroundings
See you again sometime

Thanks David, my photographs don't match up to yours I'm afraid. Next time, hope to get a chat sometime